State law bans abortions based on race or gender

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's governor has signed what is believed to be the first law in the U.S. to ban abortions over ethnicity.

The law signed by Gov. Jan Brewer makes it a felony to perform or provide financing for an abortion sought because of the race or sex of the fetus or a parent's race.

Supporters say the measure is an important statement against discrimination and for life.

Critics say there's no …